A University College London (UCL) study suggests that smacking children "does no good whatsoever".

A new autism diagnostic tool could enable earlier detection — and it’s as simple as going to the bathroom. The breakthrough screening developed by researchers at Arizona State University evaluates ...

A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

Parents used to be advised to keep allergenic foods like eggs away from babies, especially if allergies ran in the family.

The family home is the single most critical factor in whether children retain their faith into adulthood, according to a new ...

The new room allows UCSC advanced developmental psychology students a place to readily practice scientific observation and also lets Early Childhood Education Center staff hone their skills, permits ...

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Study of 720 students finds childhood overindulgence was associated with psychopathic and narcissistic traits, while praise ...

Youth with related behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states, according to a new study from Yale Child Study Center. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with ...

For decades, technology in schools meant desktop computers and basic digital instruction. Today, more immersive tools are beginning to reach children, changing how they interact with information and ...

A new study indicates a strong connection between early parent-child relationships and the likelihood that children will grow up to display socially-desirable characteristics like kindness and empathy ...